The suspect is the third with U.S. ties to be held in the assassination of Haiti’s president.
Tag: Assassinations and Attempted Assassinations
Third Man With U.S. Ties Has Been Arrested in Haiti Assassination
The U.S. said it was sending a team of investigators to help the Haitians, but it is treading lightly, avoiding any role in keeping order despite a request for military forces.
Dueling Claims to Power. Broken Institutions. How Does Haiti Fix This?
Other countries have faced similar challenges, often with poor results, from protracted limbo to, in the worst cases, civil war.
Joseph Lambert, Leader of Haiti’s Senate, Vies for Power
Joseph Lambert has been backed by a group of lawmakers and a coalition of parties to become the country’s provisional president.
Martine Moïse, Widow of Haiti President, Speaks After Husband’s Assassination
An audio recording claimed to be of Martine Moïse, who was wounded in the attack that killed her husband, urged people to carry on his “battle.” But doubts were raised about the clip’s authenticity.
Sister of Colombian Accused in Haiti Assassination Says He Went to Protect
His message came shortly before he died himself in the bloody aftermath of the assassination.
Haiti’s Troop Request Presents Hard Choice for Biden
Pentagon officials noted that the request was broad and did not specify the number or types of forces needed.
Assassination of Haiti’s President Fuels a Battle for Control
The contest for power is taking place on two levels. One battle pits current politicians against one another; the other is among power brokers vying for control behind the scenes.
Haiti Officials Called for U.S. Troops. Some Haitians Say, ‘No, No & No.’
Intellectuals, activists and others say the country needs to find a solution on its own, and that international intervention has damaged their country.
Colombia Names 13 Ex-Soldiers Among Haiti Assassination Suspects
One told his wife that he had “a very good job opportunity.” Colombian military veterans have been known to act as hired guns after their service.